‘His life is full with stories and adventures. He is more than just a loving husband, a caring father, the sweetest grandfather, the wisest brother, a supportive neighbour, he is the heart and soul of our family.

‘He is everyone’s ‘Papa Smurf’, helping everyone who was in need and showering them with love, Dad helped care for my brother, who has special needs. He took him out and fed him and took him for his exercise and walks.

‘Dad enjoyed going out for walks and the finer things in life. On the day of the awful accident, he went out to get food for a party the family had thrown to celebrate a visit from his granddaughter.

He was hit in the Caythorpe St area of Moss Side in Manchester (Picture: Google)

‘Our celebrations were replaced with a brutal and selfish hit. The devastation of his injuries extends further than the physical impact, it has hurt the family at its core, especially my brother who can’t comprehend what has happened and he has been left terrified from seeing his dad injured.